ATHS NUTMEG CHAPTER STEERING COLUMN

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1 ATHS NUTMEG CHAPTER STEERING COLUMN MAY JUNE 2015 OUR THIRTY-SECOND YEAR DON ARNAUCKAS, EDITOR 14 AVALON AVENUE OAKVILLE, CT Next Meeting: May 17, 2015 Bob & Bernice West s Garage 425 Turnpike Road Somers, CT Meeting at 2:00 PM ATHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Jonathan Yeomans 63 Bunker Hill Rd Andover, CT Vice President Peter Yeomans 63 Bunker Hill Rd Andover, CT Treasurer Thomas Bachand 108 Harrisville Rd. Woodstock, CT Secretary Betty Jay 12 East Main St. Brookfield, MA At-Large Harold Foskett 187 Peake Brook Rd. Woodstock, CT At-Large Colonel Arnold Briggs 175 Blackmore Pond Rd West Wareham, MA Membership Elizabeth Robertson P.O. Box 373 Willington, CT Editor Computer Asst. Don Arnauckas Kathy Arnauckas 14 Avalon Avenue Oakville, CT Show Chair John Raymond 27 Rixtown Rd Griswold, CT Webmaster Linda Raymond 27 Rixtown Rd Griswold, CT yeomansjon1@gmail.com yeomansdor@comcast.net tbachand@charter.net limrikki@aol.com foskettequip@snet.net or ColonelBriggs@aol.com historiliz@aol.com dwatrans@sbcglobal.net Lindamraymond1@yahoo.com Lindamraymond1@yahoo.com

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3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Well, Spring has Sprung and near as I can tell, the only flowers popping up in my yard are mud ruts from all this snow melt. As much as I love winter, I am ready for the next season and being able to work outside again without my fingers falling off. If you haven t done so already, go get your trucks and cars washed. This winter likely deposited a lot of sand, salt, and whatever the hell these new chemicals are that they are spraying on the road. My truck went from white to black in 5 minutes of power washing. We had a great time at Pfahl s Mack and Antique Truck Restorations. Matt Pfahl was very accommodating and had quite the interesting shop. In the building where we held the meeting, there were trucks (and a bus) being restored in all phases. There was a truck in the beginning phases of disassembly, a truck frame being sprayed in the spray booth, a few trucks being put together, and a couple finished trucks waiting for delivery. We had a great turnout, and being a location further west, we met quite a few new people and had a few members join which was awesome. While members love the traditional meeting venues, it s great to try new places and this was a success. Thanks again Matt, and thanks again to Don Arnauckas for finding and coordinating this meeting. Our Facebook page is rapidly increasing and I expect it to have over 100 followers by the end of the month. If you haven t seen it yet, check it out! I have uploaded pictures from our shows and will continue with more, along with pictures from meeting events and other things. Feel free to post your own pictures, the site only grows from input. We are building the web page as well and at the next meeting I would like to present what has been done so far and discuss ways to make it better. Come prepared with ideas. Which reminds me, next meeting is at Bob West s Garage! JUNE 28 th is our BROOKLYN TRUCK SHOW! For those not counting, that s only 14 weeks away. For some that means getting your trucks ready on the first day that the temperature goes over 65 degrees out and waiting 10+ weeks until the show and for others that means waiting 13 weeks and taking the last week to do a year s worth of upgrades or maintenance to your truck. Either way, drive, push, pull, tow, whatever you have to do because we love seeing them! If you don t have a truck come and check out the trucks, and bring the kids! Most importantly, we need volunteers to help out. In closing, I ll summarize what you all need to do over in the upcoming months. Send me content to upload on the website and Facebook page. Send Don Arnauckas content or stories for the newsletter. Get your truck ready for the spring/summer/fall show season. And as I mentioned in the meeting, if you have an opinion on the Wellington FJ Mack, National is open to suggestions and welcoming feedback on the disposition of the truck. So make your opinion heard in a sound, respectable manner as representatives of the Northeast truck enthusiasts. That s all for now, see you at Bob s in May! -Jonathan Yeomans -PS- A woman s bracelet was dropped on the floor at the meeting, if you re missing one give me a call. I have it and will bring to the next meeting if I don t hear from anyone. MAY 17, 2015 MEETING AT BOB WEST S GARAGE, 425 TURNPIKE ROAD, SOMERS, CT Bob and Bernice will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages. Members are asked to bring a salad, dessert or snacks to share. They will have the grille turned on at Noon. If the weather is nice, we will be outside, so please bring lawn chairs. Bob and Bernice will appreciate help in breaking down after the meeting (stacking chairs, clean-up etc.) DIRECTIONS: FROM RTE. 84, TAKE EXIT 73 (STAFFORD SPRINGS) ONTO RTE. 190 WEST PAST JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. AT THE BLINKING LIGHT, TURN RIGHT ONTO TURNPIKE ROAD. CONTINUE APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES TO 425 TURNPIKE ROAD ON THE LEFT. FROM RTE. 91, TAKE EXIT 47 EAST ONTO RTE. 190 PAST THE INTERSECTION OF RTES. 190 AND 83 AT THE STOP LIGHT IN SOMERS. CONTINUE ON RTE. 190 AND TAKE THE NEXT LEFT ONTO BATTLE STREET TO THE FIRST STOP SIGN. TURN LEFT ONTO TURNPIKE ROAD, 1 ½ MILES ON THE LEFT TO 425 TURNPIKE ROAD. 3

4 NUTMEG CHAPTER MINUTES OF MEETING March 22, 2015 Call to Order: 2:05 PM by Nutmeg Chapter President Jonathan (Jon) Yeomans Opening: The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Club President. 46 attendees signed in and guests including Bill Mitchell, the President of the Connecticut Yankee Chapter ATCA, Tom Voccola and Richard Dayton of Watertown. This meeting was held at Pfahl s Mack & Antique Truck Restorations in Bethlehem, CT. Jonathan expressed the Club s gratitude to Matt Pfahl and Family for hosting this event. Generous and fulfilling assortments of giant sandwiches and beverages, along with side dishes and desserts, were served. Members and guests had the opportunity to view and enjoy the family s lifetime collection of Mack Truck memorabilia as well as trucks in various stages of restoration. An extremely satisfying and stimulating time was had by all. Secretary s Report: A motion was made to accept Colonel Briggs Secretary s Report of the January 15, 2015 meeting as it appeared in the Newsletter. The motion was seconded and the members voted unanimously to approve the report. Treasurer Report: Tom Bachand 1. Tom reported that all Club accounts were closed at the Eastern Bank and moved to the Woodstock Branch of the Citizens National Bank (CNB). Authorized names on those accounts are Harold Foskett and Thomas Bachand. 2. Club Account Activity: Deposits of dues, a donation and advertisement fee were made. Checks were written for the purchase of the CNB checkbook and stamp, and reimbursement for former Treasurer Briggs 2014 postage and supply costs, Don Arnauckas Newsletter expenses, and John Delbene s membership postage expenses. 3. Show Account: A check was written for the CNB checkbook and stamp. Members had no further comments or questions. A motion was made and seconded and the vote was unanimous to accept the Treasurer s Report as read. The Treasurer has the written report on record in Nutmeg Chapter files. Membership Report: Elizabeth Robertson 1. There are currently 166 members in good standing. 95 members have paid the 2015 dues. 2. New Nutmeg Chapter members include Ubald Saskal of Branford and David Barber of Groton. OLD BUSINESS 1. Nutmeg Chapter Web Site: Jon reported that he and Linda Raymond have uploaded stories and have started the Calendar of Events. Pictures will be uploaded in the future. Jon will bring a computer and projector to the next meeting so that all members can view the website and truck show albums. A Facebook page has been developed to utilize social media to bring the Nutmeg Chapter to a wider following. 2. The Memorial Plaque: The name of Red Smith has been added to the submitted listing. After all names have been compiled, the design process will begin. NEW BUSINESS 1. ATHS National Convention and Truck Show 2015 in York, Pennsylvania May 28 31, Congratulations to John Montville who will be presented with the Historian Award at the Banquet. - J.D. is looking for someone interested in carpooling to the National Convention and Show. 2. The Wheels of Time President s Message invited all chapters memberships to participate in a discussion regarding the future of the 1942 FJ Mack WWII Wellington. President Lenny Wild s contact info is in the Wheels of Time. Also, ATHS Executive Director Don Bretthauer anticipates a positive outcome involved with change in ATHS leadership and plans for the future. 3. Nutmeg Chapter Show Brooklyn, CT June 28, 2015 a. Art Jay s 1948 Federal 16M is the featured truck this year. Art has received the dash plaque and tee shirt sketches from Mike Pietraroia. Art expressed appreciation to Mike for these sketches. Mike has submitted the drawings used for the featured trucks over the years and his talented renditions of each has provided authentic, picturesque accuracy of each truck make and model. Members present acknowledged Mike s time and generosity in sharing his talent. A round of heartfelt applause was given in honor of Mike. b. John Raymond will work with Art ordering the tee shirts and plaques. c. Arnold will forward the past order sheets for size and quantity. d. Recommendation for the future Brooklyn Show promotions: Colorize the pictures of the trucks on the flyers, posters and dash plaques. Members present would like to see this recommendation used next year. e. John Raymond has contacted the vendors and has reserved the Fairgrounds. Jon asked him to prepare a listing of positions and jobs that need to be covered for both Saturday and Sunday to include in the Newsletter. 4

5 f. Recommendation: Better identification and signage is needed to direct drivers to the Registration Booth. Peter suggested that a diagram of the Fairgrounds be drawn to assign parking areas by truck size. g. Photography: Will Marilyn Smith be taking the photographs? 4. Future Event Cancellation: Denis Yaworski informed the members that the April Swap Meet at the Haul of Fame has been postponed to the Autumn. 5. Future Meeting Location Options: a. Dave Gagel Farm, 407 Old Tavern Road in Orange - July picnic b. Mike Rondeau s Ice Cream Bar in Palmer OTHER BUSINESS 1. Charlie Dainton is selling his 1945 GMC Crew Cab. 2. Marilyn Smith has sent notification that the Barrington Truck Show will be held at the Star Speedway in Epping, N.H. on August 23, It was noted that the July meeting date has not been determined. Jon is working to avoid date conflicts with the scheduled New England ATCA Show in Bolton, MA on July 12 th and the Owl s Head Show on July 19 th. A definite date and location will be announced in the Newsletter or at the May meeting. 4. The next meeting of the Nutmeg Chapter will be held May 17 th at the home of Bob and Bernice West. STORY TIME or HEY, DID YOU SEE THAT? 1. Winter 2014 The Snow Mobile Jonathan spoke about the 600 miles of trails in New York and Vermont that he and his fiancée explored on snowmobiles this winter and the most dangerous ride of all driving home on the New York Thruway. They were hauling a two place trailer with safety chains, hitch, lights and all safety precautions in place when the trailer carrying the snowmobile unhooked and took its own ride across the thruway onto the median where it came to rest on its side. There were no collisions or injuries and after righting the hauler, they discovered no damage to either it or the snowmobile. After investigation, it was discovered that the aluminum square tubing tongue sheared in half of its own accord. 2. Bob West brought us back to the 1940 s when he was towing a Cab Over Chevy tractor with a chain wrapped around the tailgate of his 1935 Ford Dump truck. Along the way, he looked out the side view to see a truck identical to his Cab Over Chevy pass him by, only then to realize that it was his tractor. No bad ending here either. There being no further business, this meeting adjourned at 2:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Betty Jay, Secretary 5

6 Thanks to Matt Pfahl for hosting our last meeting. Members enjoyed looking at his vast collection of memorabilia and seeing his work- in-progress including the Greyhound Scenic-Cruiser, the Mack LTL ready for delivery to the Keystone Tractor Museum in Colonial Heights, VA; a Brockway V-12 and a Mack for Hallamore in Mass. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch in Matt s warm garage. 6

7 The Ruth Bonney Dream Fund A $ donation from Nutmeg Chapter was made to the Ruth Bonney Dream Fund (ARC). Bernice West thought members would be interested in knowing how that money is spent so she asked Laurie Desjardin, Director of Residential Services to explain the mission and purpose of the fund and she graciously provided the following: The Ruth Bonney Dream Fund was established to enable Allied s Rehabilitation Residential participants to join in a greater variety of cultural, recreational, travel and other opportunities in and around their communities. The fund is managed by the CFO of Allied Community Services and is overseen by a committee that reviews all requests. One hundred percent of all donations go directly to benefit Allied s participants. The fund was established to honor the memory of Ruth Bonney who was a visionary teacher of people with disabilities who saw the potential in everyone. Some of the dreams we have seen come true since the fund was established two years ago are a therapy swing in our sensor room, concert tickets to see Rascal Flatts, a trip to see the New York Yankees and the Red Sox play at Yankee Stadium. Also, the fund provided a bedroom set and a reading chair and helped two participants with medical bills and some much needed bedding. The fund helped two of the community living arrangements adopt a dog, Bo and a cat named Midnight. Many thanks from all of us for your generous donation. This will enable us to further our mission of making dreams come true. Bernice West presenting check to Carol Bohnet, CEO (left) and Laurie Desjardin, Dir. of Residential Services. 7

8 FROM THE EDITOR S LOG BOOK HELP WANTED AT OUR BROOKLYN TRUCK SHOW: *** SATURDAY- Set-Up SUNDAY Admissions, Gate, Parking Trucks, Guiding Vendors, Registration & Chapter Booth, Emptying Trash Cans & General Clean-Up. Let s ALL Volunteer some time to spread the work around. That way, ALL can enjoy the Show. Contact John Raymond at or at Lindamraymond1@yahoo.com. Make that call TODAY!!! Get Well Wishes to Past President John Vannatta who is recovering from a heart attack. Looking for any photos, short stories on your restoration project or road stories to share with fellow members. If you have any information for our Cares and Concerns column, we need to hear from you. Please give the Editor a call or , if you prefer, and we can put something together for you. Everyone has a story that should be shared with your fellow truck enthusiasts! Do you have something to sell, some part for your restoration project that you are looking for? Contact Don at or dwatrans@sbcglobal.net. You can advertise it for FREE in our newsletter! Mike s Mystery Truck? This month s truck is a 1939 STERLING Prime-Mover owned by The Roger Sherman Transfer Co. of Hartford, CT. Thank You Mike Pietraroia for your continuing contributions to the Steering Column. Please check your mailing label to see if your 2015 Dues are paid? Mail your check to Elizabeth today and be current! Did you know that the Nutmeg Chapter Newsletter is available via ? Photos will be in color in the version rather than black and white. Please contact Don Arnauckas to receive The Steering Column s version. Nutmeg Chapter Welcomes New Members Tom Voccola of Orange, CT * Robert Jacquier of East Canaan, CT * David Barber of Groton, CT The Nutmeg Chapter Of The American Truck Historical Society Membership Application ***MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE UPDATED ON YOUR ADDRESS LABEL*** Renew for 2015 Now! $10 PER YEAR ~~~ SEND YOUR DUES TO MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH ROBERTSON, NUTMEG CHAPTER, ATHS, P.O. Box 373., WILLINGTON, CT 06279; Phone OR Elizabeth at historiliz@aol.com IS THIS A NEW MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL NAME SPOUSE S NAME MAILING ADDRESS CITY State Zip/Postal Code (Only Used For Important Notification) In what form do you wish to receive The Steering Column? Hard Copy Phone Number ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Are you a Veteran? Yes No IF YOU OWN A TRUCK (S) ENTER INFO HERE AND ON AN ADDITIONAL SHEET: MAKE MODEL YEAR NUTMEG CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL ESTABLISHED IN 1983 PUBLISHES THIS NEWSLETTER, yeomansjon1@gmail.com. ATHS BYLAWS STATE THAT LOCAL MEMBERS MUST ALSO BE NATIONAL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING. _ 8

9 April 26 ATHS CT Nutmeg Chapter Steering Column Events for 2015 Belltown Annual Antique Car Club Gas & Steam Engine Show (Always the last Sunday in April) Firemen s Field, Route 16, East Hampton, CT. Contact Larry Emmons at May 1-3 QVEA-Zagray Farm Spring Show & Allis Chalmers Gathering of the Orange, Rt 85 Colchester, CT 8:00 am-3:00 pm. Contact or , May 3 ATCA Western Mass Chapter Annual Antique Truck Show (Always the first Sunday in May) Yankee Candle Corp Headquarters; 1 ¼ mile north of Yankee Candle Flagship store on Routes 5 & 10 and Yankee Way, South Deerfield, MA. Contact Fred Chase at May 17 ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Meeting at Bernice and Bob West s, 425 Turnpike Road, Somers, CT. Hot Dog and Hamburger Roast and covered dish luncheon at noon. Meeting at 2 PM. Contact Bob West at May ATHS Convention & Antique Truck Show at the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave, York, PA Visit ATHS website at for details. Note: Swap Vendors apply now for Sales Tax Number at June 7 June 7 June 7 June 7 June 13 June June 14 June June June 28 July TBA July 12 July Double D Living History Farm & Toplands Farm 2 nd Annual Spring Open House & Tractor Show at Toplands Farm, 102 Painter Hill Road, Roxbury, CT. Contact Dudley or ww.toplandsfarm.com ATHS Metro Jersey Chapter 25 th Anniversary Antique Truck Show & Flea Market at Automatic Switch Co. parking lot, 50 Hanover Rd., Florham Park, NJ Contact Scott Baker or Tom ; Flea Market Space George or Tine ATHS Ocean State Vintage Haulers Annual Truck Show, Johnston War Memorial Park, Johnson RI. Contact Joseph Pigitore, II at Gagle Farm Picnic at 398 Old Tavern Rd., Orange CT, starting at noon. Nutmeg members invited. Bring your antique vehicle and lunch. Drinks and ice cream supplied. Call Dave Truck Driving Championship sponsored by Motor Transport Association of CT at NETTTS, 32 Field Rd, Somers, CT. 8:00 am Sharp! Nutmeg Chapter is a sponsor of this event and will display trucks at this event. Contact Jon Yeomans for further details at or yeomansjon1@gmail.com ATCA Connecticut Yankee Chapter Show 8 AM to 4 PM (Always the week before the Macungie Show) Bethlehem Fair Grounds, RT 61, Bethlehem, CT. Contact Bill Mitchell at th Annual Mass. Diesel Truck Show at Brockton Fair Grounds, Brockton, MA. Starts at 8:30 am ATCA Annual Truck Show and Flea Market, Macungie Memorial Park, RT 100 Macungie, PA Contact ATCA at Transport for Christ Truck Rally & Rally Celebration at Lebanon Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. Contact Cerwin & Doris or ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Annual Truck Show and Flea Market (Always the week after Father s Day) Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Brooklyn, CT. Contact John Raymond (cell) ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Meeting Location and Date TBA ATCA New England Chapter Truck Show, 8:00 to 3:00, Bolton Fairgrounds, RT 117, Lancaster, MA. Contact Bill Semple at or oldtrucksrfun@verizon.net. Able to deliver trucks on Saturday, self-contained motor home parking. Vendors & food available. Parking for 500 trucks. QVEA-Zagray Farm Summer Show, Route 85 in Colchester, CT 8:00 am- 3:00 pm. Contact George , or 9

10 July July 26 July 26 ATHS Pine Tree Chapter Commercial Vehicle Meet, Transportation Museum, Owls Head, ME Contact John Ellingwood at ATCA Bay State Chapter 14 th Annual Show at Worchester Sand & Gravel, 182 Holden St, Shrewsbury, MA Contact ATCA Uncle Sam Chapter Antique Truck Washington County Fair Grounds, Rt 29, Greenwich, NY. Contact Clarence Ritchie at July 31 Aug 2 Northeast Rockbusters Antique Construction Equipment Show & Display, Mark Gluck s Farm, 159 Packerville Rd, Plainfield, CT 8 to 5 daily. for more details. Aug 1 ATHS Green Mountain Chapter Truck Show (Always the Saturday before the first Sunday in August), High School Grounds, RT 5, Bellows Falls, VT. Contact Roger Martin at Aug 2 Belltown Auto Show, Firemen s Field, RT 16, East Hampton, CT. Contact Larry Aug 6-9 Aug 9 Aug Aug 23 Sept 4-6 Sept TBA Sept 13 Sept Sept Sept 26 Sept Oct 3-4 Oct 3-4 Oct 11 NOV TBA 16 th Annual Brockway Show, Brockway Museum, I-81 Exit 12, Cortland, NY. Contact or ATCA Mid-Hudson Chapter 12 th Annual Truck Show, Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Platz, NY. Contact or walotis@yahoo.com ATHS Classic White IOWA 80 Truck Stop, Walcott, IA. Contact Bruce ATCA Granite State Chapter Show for Vehicles 1960 or Older-NEW LOCATION is Epping New Hampshire Speedway, 15 miles south of previous location, RT 27 (a mile from RT 125). Contact Marilyn Smith at Woodstock Fair, County Fairgrounds, Woodstock, CT. (Always Labor Day Weekend) Contact Cal Neely at or Harold Foskett at ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Meeting Date and Location TBA 2015 Wishes on Wheels, Rentschler Field, East Hartford, CT Registration at 6:30 am; Convoy at 9:30 am. Information at Bennington Antique and Classic Car Show and Swap Meet (Always the second week after Labor Day) RT 7, Powmat, VT. ATHS Hudson Mohawk Chapter Antique Truck Show and Flea Market (Always the third week after Labor Day) Ballson Spa, NY. Contact Dick Linstead at Friends of Autocar Annual Show & Luncheon at Goshen Fire Co., West Chester, PA. Contact Ed or goldsborough@gmail.com CT Antique Machinery Association Fall Festival (Always the last weekend of September), RT 7 One mile north of Kent, CT. QVEA-Zagray Farm Fall Show, Route 85, Colchester, CT 8:00 am 3:00 pm. Contact or Old Time Fair, Blue Slope Museum, Inc., 135 Blue Hill Road, Franklin, CT. Contact Ernest Staebauer at , or cell ATHS Pioneer Valley Chapter Annual Truck Show (Always Columbus Day weekend), Mestek Field, RT 10 & 202, North Elm St, Westfield, MA. Contact Don or Nancy Prifti at ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Annual Thanks-Giving Dinner and Annual Meeting. Location and date TBA. Please call the contact number(s) before traveling to a listed event to verify that the information contained in this list is correct. Refer to WHEELS OF TIME- THE ROUTE GUIDE for other ATHS events 10